CAYDEN IS HERE!!!!!!!!! (January 28, 2014)

January 28, 2014 my life changed forever.  Mr. Cayden Edward Jones entered this world at 6:54pm.  He and I had "skin to skin" once he was out and it was the best feeling.  My heart smiled!  WOW!  I'm a mom now!  I wouldn't trade this feeling for anything in this world.  I LOVE my son!  

My husband, #teamcayden, and the entire staff at Women's and Children were AWESOME!  Their support really helped make this a smooth & quick delivery.  My big sis, Chamel, and my Granny Jackson surprised me with being here (hubby knew the entire time), and my SISTER from another mister, Thelma-LOU, came to be with me as well.  We met in Japan and have been family since! THANK YOU Pastor Darrel and Sarah Jackson and Lincoln,  Cami and Daniel Johnson, Perry and Urness Clark for coming to pray with and for us before it was time to check in.  We appreciate your love, care, and prayers!!!!!  Lastly, family that were not able to make it for the birth, were able to stream live the entire time.  THANK YOU Chamel and technology.  So our entire family was here for the birth of Cayden.

Please enjoy the images below of our birthing experience.  

Look at all of those tools!!!!  OMG 

Family streaming live from Mississippi and Virginia 

The facial expressions are REAL!  Contractions are from the devil!!!!! LOL

He's out!!!!

Mr. Cayden Jones

Mama got you!

The BEST feeling in the world!

Love my little family!

Daddy's got you!

Little toes

7 pounds 7 ounces (DOUBLE PORTION)

Hey Cayden!

Cayden with his Tee Tee Melly Mel

FaceTime with Tee Tee Jash!!! 

A Father's Love!

Hey Daddy!

Tee Tee Thelma-LOU

WHOOOOOOOO my team!

A Mother's Love for her son!

Cayden and his Great-Granny Jackson

Granny with her grandson and great-grandson

Family streaming live 

Chilling in the nursery 

 Photography Credits: Chamel Evans, Thelma Smith, and Thomas Jones

Thomas, this picture is for YOU!!!!

Ephesians 5:25 ESV

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her;

1 Peter 3:7 ESV 

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

Mr. Jones-

You have walked out the following two scriptures I've posted.  It's an honor to carry your son.  It's an honor being your wife/helpmate.  It's an honor being that best friend that you need.  It's an honor being in ministry together.  

This picture is for you!  Cayden and I are grateful for the sacrifices you make for us and your country daily.  It's a decision you made almost 10 years ago and never stopped pressing through it all.  

We love you so much!!!!! 

Chantel & Cayden 

40 Week Update

Congratulations! This week marks the official end of your pregnancy. Your baby probably weighs anywhere from six to nine pounds and measures between 19 and 22 inches (though tons of perfectly healthy babies are smaller or bigger). The bones in his skull haven’t fused yet — Mother Nature’s way of making it easier to get through the birth canal during labor and delivery. He now has enough fat under the skin to maintain his body temperature outside the womb (with a little help from those cute outfits and swaddling blankets that you’ve been stocking up on!). You (or actually the placenta) are still providing the antibodies he’ll need to fight off infections for the first six months of his life. And if you plan on breastfeeding, your milk will be giving him more antibodies that’ll boost his immune system.

Mr. Cayden is on chill mode right now.  Please stay tuned for further updates.  

THANK YOU

This morning after my devotional the Word of God spoke volumes to me about those He has surrounded me with.  I used to worry about what others may say or think about me, but thank you Jesus for revelation and discernment.  

Throughout this pregnancy I've had some ups and downs, but those who God planted in my life have remained deeply rooted.  The love and support has been there even before we learned we were pregnant.  

At one point negativity tried to invade my life from family and so-called friends.  From hiding behind social media and text messages pretending to care to making harsh comments about what I "should" be doing!  Through it all, God has kept me and my circle has encouraged me.  I still love you but my family will not entertain the drama!

To our circle of love: I don't have to call out your names because you know who you are, but I just want to say 

for ALL that you do.  It does not go unrecognized.  The mommy advice, the breakfast, lunch, and dinner dates, the venting sessions, the candles, the Starbucks trips, etc (I could go on and on) all have helped me along this journey.  I am forever grateful.  In a few days you all will be able to meet Mr. Cayden Edward Jones!!!!  

We Love You!!!!!

Jones Party of 4